Vale S.A. (VALE) Net Profit Margin: 7.06%
Is Vale S.A.’s net profit margin high or low?
Vale S.A.'s net profit margin of 7.06% is 69% below its 5-year average of 23.03%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.47%–42.86%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 37.72% below its 12-month average of 11.33%.
VALE Net Profit Margin Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
VALE Average Net Profit Margin Chart
VALE Current vs Average Net Profit Margin Chart
VALE Net Profit Margin Metrics
NET PROFIT MARGIN
7.06%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
11.33%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
21.16%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
23.03%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
12.33%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
18.28%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
21.56%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-37.72%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-66.64%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-69.34%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-42.75%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-61.37%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-67.26%
VALE Competitors' Net Profit Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale S.A. (VALE) | $65.29B | 7.06% | 11.33% | 21.16% | 23.03% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $63.97B | 32.10% | 23.02% | 15.28% | 13.94% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $62.90B | 16.91% | 14.18% | 16.10% | 17.67% |
| Ecolab Inc (ECL)vs › | $75.61B | 12.80% | 13.16% | 10.75% | 6.94% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $54.57B | 6.82% | 5.98% | 10.83% | 10.94% |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $52.91B | 6.50% | 5.83% | 5.62% | 6.42% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $52.89B | 65.55% | 52.38% | 55.13% | 54.94% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $79.64B | 10.86% | 11.25% | 10.50% | 10.40% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $38.81B | 13.88% | 12.96% | 11.45% | 11.65% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $92.55B | 10.34% | 7.98% | 9.72% | 10.40% |
Margin Comparison
Operating Margin
27.8%
Net Profit Margin
7.1%
Vale S.A. Net Profit Margin Formula & Definition
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vale S.A. Net Profit Margin FAQ
- What is the net profit margin for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The net profit margin for VALE stock is 7.06%.
- Is Vale S.A.'s net profit margin high or low?
- Vale S.A.'s net profit margin of 7.06% is 69% below its 5-year average of 23.03%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.47%–42.86%).
- What is the TTM average net profit margin for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The TTM average net profit margin for VALE stock is 11.33%.
- What is the 3Y average net profit margin for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 3Y average net profit margin for VALE stock is 21.16%.
- What is the 5Y average net profit margin for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 5Y average net profit margin for VALE stock is 23.03%.
- What is the 10Y average net profit margin for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 10Y average net profit margin for VALE stock is 12.33%.
- What is the 15Y average net profit margin for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 15Y average net profit margin for VALE stock is 18.28%.
- What is the 20Y average net profit margin for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 20Y average net profit margin for VALE stock is 21.56%.
Vale S.A. Net Profit Margin History
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.47% |
| 2024-12-31 | 16.20% |
| 2023-12-31 | 19.11% |
| 2022-12-31 | 42.86% |
| 2021-12-31 | 41.18% |
| 2020-12-31 | 12.34% |
| 2019-12-31 | -4.61% |
| 2018-12-31 | 18.76% |
| 2017-12-31 | 16.21% |
| 2016-12-31 | 14.49% |
| 2015-12-31 | -47.36% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.72% |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.25% |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.27% |
| 2011-12-31 | 38.79% |
| 2010-12-31 | 38.12% |
| 2009-12-31 | 21.13% |
| 2008-12-31 | 35.32% |
| 2007-12-31 | 36.68% |
| 2006-12-31 | 33.22% |
| 2005-12-31 | 30.72% |
| 2004-12-31 | 31.90% |
| 2003-12-31 | 28.93% |
| 2002-12-31 | 16.49% |
| 2001-12-31 | 32.26% |
| 2000-12-31 | 27.60% |
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About Vale S.A.
Operating globally and within Brazil, Vale S.A. is a major producer and seller of essential raw materials, including iron ore, iron ore pellets, nickel, and copper. Its operations are organized into two primary segments. The Iron Solutions segment is dedicated to the extraction and production of iron ore, pellets, and various other ferrous products, also providing crucial logistics services. Meanwhile, the Energy Transition Materials segment specializes in mining nickel, along with its valuable by-products such as gold, silver, cobalt, and other precious metals. This segment also handles copper, primarily used in construction for piping and electrical cables. Established in 1942, the company was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce before officially rebranding as Vale S.A. in May 2009. Vale S.A. is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Industrial Materials
- CEO
- Gustavo Duarte Pimenta